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67ChevyRedneck · 05-17-2007, 04:41 PM

I just ordered a vintage air kit for a non air truck with factory controls. I ordered straight from them and it was about $1,170 with shipping.

I hope I can install it without screwing it up

The fella told me they're behind on orders and it will be about 1 1/2 weeks before I get it.

I guess since no one else has done one (that I've seen) I'll do a step by step install thread for us poor fella's who have to work in parking lots

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-17-2007, 04:50 PM

boraxman · 05-17-2007, 07:17 PM

Sounds good, you should do a play by play on the install!

FBPBchevytrucks · 05-17-2007, 09:18 PM

U didn't spend all your $$ on the ceruise ship?

lbpd719 · 05-17-2007, 09:30 PM

looking forward to the thread. My cab is AC but all of the dash unit stuff was pulled apart (and oddly enough left in the cab) by the PO. I might be able to use some of the info for putting my stuff back in working order.

Pic's would be great, and if you dont have one, pick up the Factory Assembly Manual. That answered a bunch of my routing questions..

randomhero472 · 05-17-2007, 10:10 PM

yea, would be great to have a step-by-step guide on here, when my truck is closer to being done i'll be ordering, but for now just getting the vents so my bodyguy can get the holes cut, keep us updated

skokie · 05-17-2007, 10:57 PM

PICS PICS and more pics

shifty · 05-17-2007, 11:09 PM

thanks! i'll be interested to see this!!

Blue85 · 05-17-2007, 11:22 PM

I think you'll be pleasently suprised at how easy the kit is to install, i did mine about a year ago and love it, my only complaint is that these systems are a bit louder than the factory ones, just because the blower is inside the cab. I always thought that there is a vintage air install thread in the faq section or else i would have done one. Any questons feel free to PM me!

72BLUZ · 05-17-2007, 11:49 PM

71see10 Helped Me Install Mine. The Hardest Thing Was Removeing The Old Heater Box And The Grill. The Rest Was Easy. Just Take Your Time And Follow The Directions. Use Caution When Cutting The Holes In Your Dash!!!!

68Stepbed · 05-18-2007, 07:26 AM

Yippeee! I'll know how to install mine when I get it.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-18-2007, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBPBchevytrucks

U didn't spend all your $$ on the ceruise ship?

HEY DAD! No, I didn't, but I sure came close to it! I got me one of them fancy credit cards with no interest for a year and a half

Everytime I call home you're in the garage

ChevyDude · 05-18-2007, 08:58 AM

Congratulations....Kinda have it in the back of my mind for Lil' Red next summer....so take lots of pics! I will be watching your install.

timcos · 05-18-2007, 09:08 AM

I hope the FAQ is in this thread...I am joining for the steps...or at least directions to the step by step.

What would be the diff if the cab was A/C?

Tim

67ChevyRedneck · 05-18-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

I hope the FAQ is in this thread...I am joining for the steps...or at least directions to the step by step.

What would be the diff if the cab was A/C?

Tim

I have no idea.... My guess would be that you wouldn't need the A/C balls and vents, and the block off plate would be a little different?

rodstored-72 · 05-18-2007, 10:36 AM

67,
i too am hopefully going to put a vintage air setup in mine though i am going to go the little more custom route. flush mounted bulhead & try a little different routing of the hoses. i will try to keep up with you on my install & i too will try to take pics & do a quick play by play. that is if i am able to figure it all out. i am going to buy my pieces seperate though.

good luck & hope everything goes well!

rodstored-72

see ten · 05-18-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomhero472

yea, would be great to have a step-by-step guide on here, when my truck is closer to being done i'll be ordering, but for now just getting the vents so my bodyguy can get the holes cut, keep us updated

Cmon you can cut those yourself! It seems like you can download the templates for the holes from Vintage Airs website. I think they have the instructions online. Just go to the page with the templates and print them out. My best advice to you is to slide the center vent down a smidge. This will make it fit the curve of the dash better and clear the pad. Don't get me wrong you can set it up perfect with the pattern and it might work for ya but the last three I did had to have the opening worked somewhat for a better fit. Sliding the pattern down a smidge would solve this. Also the side vents should be slid toward the center of the truck a bit. If you go to far to the outside with em there is a brace/support/part (whatever) of the dash that interferes with the vents installation. Again it's not a problem, just some extra time to grind down the offending metal. I moved the vents as far towards the center as I felt like the dash was still semi flat. I didn't want to have to run the holesaw in any more of a curve than I had to. So, get a holesaw for the sides and a dremel for the center and go to town on it!

Blue85 · 05-19-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

I hope the FAQ is in this thread...I am joining for the steps...or at least directions to the step by step.

What would be the diff if the cab was A/C?

Tim

There is a difference in were the A/C and heat lines come through the firewall, since the factory firewall holes are a bit different.

Blue85 · 05-19-2007, 12:13 AM

Here is the Vintage Air Install from the FAQ Section http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61810

KFreddy · 05-19-2007, 11:09 AM

Good luck with the install and keep us posted. I have a factory A/C system but would love to convert part of the system to the Vintage air system and clean up that part of the firewall.

As the gentleman said, "PICS PICS and more pics

"

67ChevyRedneck · 05-25-2007, 09:31 AM

It arrived yesterday! 2 big boxes and one small one. They did a good job of packaging it all up. I'm so busy at work (and building a deck this weekend) it will probably be a week or two before I even get started

**Tom Vogel** · 05-25-2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue85

I think you'll be pleasently suprised at how easy the kit is to install, i did mine about a year ago and love it, my only complaint is that these systems are a bit louder than the factory ones, just because the blower is inside the cab. I always thought that there is a vintage air install thread in the faq section or else i would have done one. Any questons feel free to PM me!

Heres what I would like to know... How well does the unit actually cool your cab? really...

Blue85 · 05-25-2007, 12:00 PM

you can set it cold enough to feeze the bag off a polar bar.

bcminimart · 05-25-2007, 12:32 PM

Dont want to steal a thread but i checked onClassic Auto Air kit,has anybody used there kit instead of vintage?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-25-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcminimart

Dont want to steal a thread but i checked onClassic Auto Air kit,has anybody used there kit instead of vintage?

It looks to be very similar to the vintage air kit, but it's also $100 more (according to their website)

http://www.classicair.com/CPickup6772.asp

It also appears they only use the heater control unit to operate theirs, which limits you cooling options. I'm using a factory air unit with mine.

05-17-2007, 04:41 PM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Vintage Air on its way I just ordered a vintage air kit for a non air truck with factory controls. I ordered straight from them and it was about $1,170 with shipping. I hope I can install it without screwing it up The fella told me they're behind on orders and it will be about 1 1/2 weeks before I get it. I guess since no one else has done one (that I've seen) I'll do a step by step install thread for us poor fella's who have to work in parking lots __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-17-2007 at 04:42 PM.

05-17-2007, 04:50 PM	#2
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05-17-2007, 07:17 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Vintage Air on its way Sounds good, you should do a play by play on the install! __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-17-2007, 09:18 PM	#4
FBPBchevytrucks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bemus point, new york Posts: 13	Re: Vintage Air on its way U didn't spend all your $$ on the ceruise ship?

05-17-2007, 09:30 PM	#5
lbpd719 Zappaphile! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 228	Re: Vintage Air on its way looking forward to the thread. My cab is AC but all of the dash unit stuff was pulled apart (and oddly enough left in the cab) by the PO. I might be able to use some of the info for putting my stuff back in working order. Pic's would be great, and if you dont have one, pick up the Factory Assembly Manual. That answered a bunch of my routing questions.. __________________ 1969 C20 LWB Camper Special - The Beater.. 1998 Cheyenne V6 - 4/6 Drop - For The Son

05-17-2007, 10:10 PM	#6
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Vintage Air on its way yea, would be great to have a step-by-step guide on here, when my truck is closer to being done i'll be ordering, but for now just getting the vents so my bodyguy can get the holes cut, keep us updated __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

05-17-2007, 10:57 PM	#7
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,334	Re: Vintage Air on its way PICS PICS and more pics __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

05-17-2007, 11:09 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Vintage Air on its way thanks! i'll be interested to see this!! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-17-2007, 11:22 PM	#9
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Vintage Air on its way I think you'll be pleasently suprised at how easy the kit is to install, i did mine about a year ago and love it, my only complaint is that these systems are a bit louder than the factory ones, just because the blower is inside the cab. I always thought that there is a vintage air install thread in the faq section or else i would have done one. Any questons feel free to PM me! __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

05-17-2007, 11:49 PM	#10
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Vintage Air on its way 71see10 Helped Me Install Mine. The Hardest Thing Was Removeing The Old Heater Box And The Grill. The Rest Was Easy. Just Take Your Time And Follow The Directions. Use Caution When Cutting The Holes In Your Dash!!!! __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

05-18-2007, 07:26 AM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Vintage Air on its way Yippeee! I'll know how to install mine when I get it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-18-2007, 08:58 AM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Vintage Air on its way Congratulations....Kinda have it in the back of my mind for Lil' Red next summer....so take lots of pics! I will be watching your install. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-18-2007 at 08:59 AM.

05-18-2007, 09:08 AM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Vintage Air on its way I hope the FAQ is in this thread...I am joining for the steps...or at least directions to the step by step. What would be the diff if the cab was A/C? Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

05-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#16
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Vintage Air on its way 67, i too am hopefully going to put a vintage air setup in mine though i am going to go the little more custom route. flush mounted bulhead & try a little different routing of the hoses. i will try to keep up with you on my install & i too will try to take pics & do a quick play by play. that is if i am able to figure it all out. i am going to buy my pieces seperate though. good luck & hope everything goes well! rodstored-72

05-19-2007, 12:13 AM	#19
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Vintage Air on its way Here is the Vintage Air Install from the FAQ Section http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61810 __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.



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05-19-2007, 11:09 AM	#20
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: Vintage Air on its way Good luck with the install and keep us posted. I have a factory A/C system but would love to convert part of the system to the Vintage air system and clean up that part of the firewall. As the gentleman said, "PICS PICS and more pics " __________________ "The Great State of Florida" Last edited by KFreddy; 05-19-2007 at 11:09 AM.

05-25-2007, 09:31 AM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage Air on its way It arrived yesterday! 2 big boxes and one small one. They did a good job of packaging it all up. I'm so busy at work (and building a deck this weekend) it will probably be a week or two before I even get started __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-25-2007, 12:00 PM	#23
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Vintage Air on its way you can set it cold enough to feeze the bag off a polar bar. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

05-25-2007, 12:32 PM	#24
bcminimart Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 54	Re: Vintage Air on its way Dont want to steal a thread but i checked onClassic Auto Air kit,has anybody used there kit instead of vintage?

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